Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes : The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Child's Skin - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903258510 ISBN 13: 9781903258514

Publisher: Carroll & Brown Publishers Limited

Synopsis

A parents' guide to childhood skin problems. Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes helps parents identify, treat and possibly prevent childhood skin problems. Clear, color photographs facilitate diagnosing skin conditions and assessing the treatments needed. Skin conditions are covered thematically in five major sections: Non-contagious rashes Contagious rashes Insect bites and infestations Lumps, bumps and bruises Birthmarks, pigments and growths Each condition is illustrated and concisely described along with treatment and therapy options. Background information covers the anatomy, physiology and protective care of skin. A special section explains how to care for your child's skin from infancy. The text of Spots, Birthmarks and Rashes is detailed, specific, and very understandable to a non-medical reader.

About this title

About the Author

June Thompson RGN, RM, RHV is a qualified nurse and midwife. She writes extensively for consumer and professional publications, is the author of Toddlercare Day-by-Day, and is the medical editor of Birth to Five.

Review

Put a parent's mind at ease... or alert her to contact a doctor... most useful is a diagnosis flow chart. (Chesapeake Family 200310)

A comprehensive guide to identifying and treating skin problems. (Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20031007)

Details in non-medical terms the symptoms, treatment and possible prevention of a wide variety of children's skin problems. (Karen Newton Richmond Parents Monthly 200403)

A ready reference all parents will want to have on their bookshelves. (Staten Island Parent Magazine )

Featuring 80 large, explicit photographs... helps parents sort out skin abnormalities on the child and how to treat them. (Contemporary Pediatrics )

Edition details

• Publisher: Carroll & Brown Publishers Limited
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903258510
• ISBN 13: 9781903258514
• Binding: Paperback